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Schedule of Event–Summer/Fall 2014

June

Saturday, Jun 21, 2014Family Day: Whirlybirds – Celebrate the anniversary of the first flight of the world’s first practical helicopter by learning about the aircraft that can go backwards, forwards, spin and even hover in place through fun demos and hands-on activities. Free admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.More information

Don Pepe invites you to La Michoacana Mexican Market #5 of Dayton, Ohio’s 8th Anniversary. Festivities begin at 12am. We’ll be having the Principes of Mexico and Sonido Vaquero, a great show of dancing horses and ponys for the kids, merchandise raffle, free food and drinks, great offers and surprises. Don’t miss out!

July

Friday, July 11 through Saturday, July 19, 2014 – The Three Rivers Festival welcomes Hanning & Bean as our new Title Sponsor! If you’re looking for great events & activities, this is the place for family-friendly fun! It’s Fort Wayne’s biggest summer party since 1969! Save the date for fun to come!

The Detroit ArrowJULY 12th & 13thDETROIT, MI – FORT WAYNE, IN

This summer, steam locomotive no. 765 will operate round-trips each day between Detroit (4200 Allen Road, Allen Park) and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Departing Allen Park at 8AM, passengers will arrive in downtown Fort Wayne at noon to experience the city’s Three Rivers Festival, Indiana’s second largest festival. After disembarking at the elevated railroad station, passengers can enjoy Art in the Park and Crafter’s Market at Freimann Square, downtown midway, food alley, historic Old Fort, and Headwaters Park during the layover.

Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 and be part of the best Three Rivers Festival Children’s Fest yet!

Saturday, Aug 16, 2014Family Day: National Aviation Day – Commemorate National Aviation Day (and Orville Wright’s birthday) by learning about aerospace technology and history from 1903 to 2014 and beyond through fun demos and hands-on activities. Free admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.More information

August 22-23rd, 2014Join us for the largest D-Day Conneaut ever!Once again D-Day Ohio, Inc. will invade the Lake Erie shores of Conneaut, Ohio, and stage the largest D-Day (1944) living history reenactment in the country. Featuring nearly 1,000 reenactors from across the US and Canada, spectators witness men, women, and their machines perform a living tribute to the veterans of WWII through dress, mock battles, and living history displays.Come join us at this Admission FREE event and experience what many call the most realistic and educational D-Day reenactment showcasing the WWII era.The event occurs within the beautifully kept grounds of Conneaut Township Park, in Conneaut, Ohio. Just off Interstate 90 (Exit 241), 5 miles west of the Pennsylvania border, Conneaut is just about half way between Cleveland Ohio and Erie Pennsylvania. There’s plenty of free parking with speedy shuttles. *Entry is free but donations of any size are always appreciated.More Information

Friday, Aug 29, 2014Giant Scale RC Model Aircraft Air Show – See daring acrobatics performed by model jets, helicopters and warbirds during a three-day air show of giant scale radio-controlled aircraft on the runway behind the museum. Sponsored by the Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers. Free admission. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.More information

September

Saturday/Sunday Sept 20-21, 2014http://www.ww2rockfordevent.com/11am Museum opens to the public11:30am Viginettes/skits start, will run throughout the day11:30am 1st Woods Scenario12:00pm Patton Briefing of Lorraine Campaign in 3rd Army tent1:30pm First Skirmish in Main Field2:30pm 2nd Woods Scenario3:30pm Second Skirmish in Main Field4:00pm Patton Briefing of Lorraine Campaign in 3rd Army tent4:30pm 3rd Woods Scenario

Friday/Saturday/Sunday Sept. 26-28, 2014World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous – Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I in Europe as one of the nation’s premier historical aviation events brings the excitement and adrenaline of early air power to Ohio. The three-day World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous features vintage original and reproduction WWI aircraft, radio-controlled models, era automobiles, period re-enactors and a collector’s show. This flying event is offered by the museum and the Great War Aeroplanes Association. FREE admission and parking.

October

Saturday 10/11/2014

The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation. We jury our 450+ vendors to ensure that all items are handcrafted, and select items based on quality and variety.

Our unique food offerings range from sauerkraut pizza to fudge. Visitors return year after year to sample their favorites, making the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival a favorite Midwest destination

Sunday 10/12/2014http://consumer.discoverohio.com/searchdetails.aspx?detail=84839If you’re a muscle car fan you don’t want to miss the 10th annual Jack Roush Day in Manchester, Ohio. Racing legend Jack Roush, of Roush Racing, returns to his hometown for a day of festivities and a car show that features hundreds of classic cars. During the day Jack Roush autographs everything from fenders to car hoods and Ford engines.

November

November 1 – 2, 2014 http://www.haracomplex.com/daytontrainshowEach November the members of the “Miami Valley” Division 3 of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), Inc., Mid-Central Region sponsor an annual train show. The show is one of many events through which our members experience fellowship, inspiration, knowledge and growth in the pursuit of a creative and rewarding hobby. Many new things and exhibits are planned for 2014, so make plans to come on out to Hara Arena,